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6th March 2010, 03:17 PM
Step 1:
Learn Key Sentences
a) She has been here since 2 o'clock.
b) We will be here until 4 o'clock.
c) They have been here for two and a half hours.
d) They will stay for one more hour.
Step 2:
Learn How to Use
Use since with have been plus a time or a day.
Use until with the future tense (usually) - will or be going to - plus a time or a day.
Use for with have been or the future tense plus how long (how much time).
Step 3:
Learn Sample Conversations
Conversation using Since
A: How long have you lived here, Mary?
B: I've lived here since June 1st.
Conversation using For
A: Hi Bob, sorry to keep you waiting
B: That's okay, Alice, I have only been here for a few minutes.
Conversation using Until or For
A: So, you will stay until next Sunday, is that right?
B: Yes, we will be here for just ten days
Learn Key Sentences
a) She has been here since 2 o'clock.
b) We will be here until 4 o'clock.
c) They have been here for two and a half hours.
d) They will stay for one more hour.
Step 2:
Learn How to Use
Use since with have been plus a time or a day.
Use until with the future tense (usually) - will or be going to - plus a time or a day.
Use for with have been or the future tense plus how long (how much time).
Step 3:
Learn Sample Conversations
Conversation using Since
A: How long have you lived here, Mary?
B: I've lived here since June 1st.
Conversation using For
A: Hi Bob, sorry to keep you waiting
B: That's okay, Alice, I have only been here for a few minutes.
Conversation using Until or For
A: So, you will stay until next Sunday, is that right?
B: Yes, we will be here for just ten days